Full Time (37 per week) – Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) – High Wycombe
Salary - £29,588.00
We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently – because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.
So this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.
The Student Engagement and finance officer is the first point of contact for students seeking advice and information. They will work as an embedded and fully collaborative member of the student wellbeing team while assisting the senior student finance officer in maintaining and implementing all BNU bursaries and financial support. The post-holder will provide effective, professional guidance, advice, signposting and sensitive support to students who are experiencing wellbeing difficulties affecting their ability to study. Providing appropriate guidance in a range of areas including enrolment and registration, financial support, disability and wellbeing concerns, course-related enquiries, and general administrative matters, making onward referral to other parts of the Directorate, Schools or University as appropriate.
What we offer:
- a generous holiday entitlement (35/30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- free gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact [email protected]
All applications are to be made in full and online.
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.
We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
If you’re considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.
Closing Date: 28/08/2026
Interview Date: 07/09/2026
Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position. The successful applicant will be required to give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS. Information will be kept in strict confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.
If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a visa, current visa and status.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
